OpEd: A historic year for KCTCS and a defining moment for Kentucky’s future workforce
7 Jan 2026
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We’ve all seen the headlines questioning the value of higher education. Families are asking whether a college degree is worth the cost, from KCTCS or anywhere else.
Employers are searching for talent wherever they can find it. Students of all ages are looking for education and training that fit their real lives.
By Keith Hamilton,
This is exactly why Kentucky must recognize that there are no single paths to success. Every learner’s journey looks different, and the 16 colleges and more than campuses of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System are meeting people where they are with affordable, flexible, and career-focused education that provides a pathway directly into Kentucky’s workforce.
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